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From reliability and funding to transparency and planning, holding politicians and OC Transpo accountable for transit affairs in Ottawa.*

https://www.transitottawa.net/
*I am not affiliated with the City of Ottawa or OC Transpo.
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I got a response to my Freedom of Information request regarding the LRT upload:

There were no communications between the OCTranspo head, the mayor, the city manager or Metrolinx re the upload from March 1st to 26 September 2026.

There is no $4 billion deal with the province.
October 3, 2026 at 6:42 AM
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Transit Ottawa: Stage 2 (Transit Committee) - 10 September, 2026

#OCTranspo #OttCity

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Stage 2 (Transit Committee): 10 September, 2026
At Transit Committee on 10 September, staff updated Council on the state of Stage 2 expansion, including Stage 2 East testing and Stage 2 West flood impacts.
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September 18, 2026 at 1:32 AM
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Transit Ottawa: Transit Committee - 10 September, 2026

Featuring the Customer First Action Plan, bus fleet composition, and reliable service (or not).

#OttCity #OCTranspo

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Transit Committee: 10 September 2026
On 10 September, Transit Committee made its final meeting before the October election to discuss the Customer First Action Plan, service reliability, and the bus fleet.
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September 15, 2026 at 12:15 AM
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OC Transpo is hopeful of starting Pre-Trial Running on the O-Train East Extension in early October. Based on information shared today at the transit committee.we can extrapolate that the likely earliest possible opening would be around mid-November. No opening date has been confirmed yet.
September 10, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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Transit Ottawa: Route 25 service snapshot, 27 July - 23 August

Summer means less traffic and more reliable runtimes on Route 25, but problems with bunching and cancellations remain and will inevitably ramp up going into the fall.

#OttCity #OCTranspo

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Route 25 service snapshot: 27 July - 23 August
Summer service means less traffic and more reliable runtimes on Route 25, but problems with bunching and cancellations remain and will inevitably ramp up into the fall.
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September 11, 2026 at 2:07 AM
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You can also expect:

🚇 Enhanced O-Train service AND...

➡️ Improvements to our #ParaTranspo service, including a NEW late-night service pilot starting September 4.

Your ride made better starts here: www.octranspo.com/yourride

(2/2)
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August 28, 2026 at 9:23 PM
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Para Transpo service improvements are on the way!

➡️ Learn more about what you can expect this fall, here: www.octranspo.com/en/plan-your...
Photo of Para Transpo bus!
August 28, 2026 at 2:06 PM
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Transit Ottawa - Bus After Midnight, Pt. II: Overnight Service

Operating night service is an accomplishment, but it is plagued with no transfer coordination and inefficient schedules - making it a great analogy for the regular network.

#OttCity #OCTranspo

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Bus After Midnight, Pt. II: Overnight Service
After the train shuts down, night buses continue to provide service to the city - but with duplication, uncoordinated transfers, and inefficient blocks.
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August 15, 2026 at 12:55 AM
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🧰 The toolbox is out! You may have noticed crews installing new glass panels at Rideau Station!

🛠️ Learn more here: octranspo.com/en/news/arti...
Staff at Rideau Station lifting a glass panel!
July 31, 2026 at 9:48 PM
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Transit Ottawa: [a review of the City's] Audit of Bus Service Planning and Scheduling

#OttCity #OCTranspo

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Audit of Bus Service Planning and Scheduling
On the 19th of June, the Auditor General released a wide-ranging audit focusing on scheduling and planning at OC Transpo, with a strong condemnation of both Transit Committee and OC Transpo management...
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July 22, 2026 at 2:13 AM
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City staff have published a "Transportation and Mobility Strategy and Action Plan" including 48 potential mobility measures to improve Ottawa's transportation network this fall. It's available at engage.ottawa.ca/transportati...
The purpose of this memo is to provide the Mayor and Members of Council with an update on the City of Ottawa’s Transportation and Mobility Strategy and Action Plan. The City has created a plan to enhance transit, the road network and parking capacity in the coming months. This is to prepare for an expected increase in traffic this fall, as federal employees assume an increased in-office presence, and classes resume at all levels throughout the region. This plan is designed to make traffic flow better for all our residents. The action plan will be presented to Ottawa City Council for consideration on July 15. This report is available on Engage Ottawa in advance of the July 10 Council agenda publication deadline, to provide Members of Council with as much time as possible to review the report’s contents and staff’s recommendations ahead of consideration by Council. An increase in commuting across the National Capital Region is expected to begin following September 1st. Staff have conducted a network review, coordinated with key partners, and identified 48 potential mobility measures to maintain a reliable and efficient transportation network for residents. The plan establishes a framework for ongoing implementation, monitoring, and adjustments as demand increases. We have also been working with external partners on their own projects. This includes ongoing discussions with the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario, to ensure the ongoing work on Highway 417 is completed before the fall. To manage anticipated pressures, the City is planning coordinated measures to maintain mobility, support network performance, and ensure access to key destinations. While tools exist to address congestion, a proactive approach—identifying pressure points and implementing targeted measures—is key to minimizing impacts. The report includes the City’s plan, which focuses on five priority areas: • Transit Enhancements: Implement Express routes serving key locations and employment nodes and improve reliability and capacity while encouraging alternative modes such as cycling, shuttles, and Park & Ride. • Traffic Management and Construction Coordination: Optimize traffic flow through signal timing, monitoring, incident response, enforcement, and coordinated construction activities • Parking Measures: Expand and optimize parking, including Park & Ride options, to improve transit access and reduce congestion • Active Transportation: Promote walking and cycling through improved access, connectivity, and awareness • Communications and Public Information: Provide timely, clear travel information to support trip planning and system navigation This work is being advanced in collaboration with the federal government, as federal public service employees attend workplaces across the city more frequently. While the origin of this action plan is driven by federal on-site presence mandates, the results are intended to provide more mobility options and to benefit the movement of all residents and commuters throughout the city. The report includes a strong commitment to communications and public information to support residents, major employers and businesses as implementation progresses. In keeping with this commitment, staff have developed an Engage Ottawa page, which will serve as a central location for ongoing updates, information and communications materials. Staff have also developed fact sheets to provide Members of Council with background information and key messages to support conversations with residents. To support Council’s review of the report in advance of the City Council meeting of July 15, staff have scheduled briefings for Members of Council on July 9 to answer questions and provide additional context. Staff will be presenting the plan at Council next week. Should you have any questions about the report, please do not hesitate to contact me or Will McDonald…
July 9, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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Well, now we know where the money for those runtime changes is coming from. Of course, nobody has any idea whether the cut trips are busy (hint: they are), nor did anyone bother to compile an easily searched list of cancelled trips. Check your schedule for a surprise!

Tradeoffs by opacity.
With "fewer trips on weekends" highlighted - Customer-First Action Plan logo Customer-First Action Plan schedule changes The Customer-First Action Plan focuses on making service more reliable. This means delivering the service we promise to you. This summer, we’re making schedule changes that will: Help us help get our buses in top shape for fall and winter Reflect real travel times Compared to regular summer schedules, this means: Fewer trips on weekends Changes to passing times on Route 11 for better on-time performance Minor Sunday morning frequency improvements on Route 98.
June 24, 2026 at 11:48 PM
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Transit Ottawa: Stage 2 Update - 11 June, 2026

At Transit Committee on 11 June, Council received an update on Stage 2 progress. Spalling remains an issue on Stage 2 East; and Stage 2 West continues forwards.

#OttCity #OCTranspo

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Stage 2 Update (Transit Committee) - 11 June, 2026
At Transit Committee on 11 June, Council received an update on Stage 2 progress.
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June 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM
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Transit Ottawa: Transit Committee - 11 June, 2026

Transit Committee last week provided reasons to be optimistic, but this is not OC Transpo's first brush with great-sounding action plans that have fallen short in practice.

#OttCity #OCTranspo

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Transit Committee - 11 June, 2026
Transit Committee on 11 June. The meeting provided reasons to be both optimistic and pessimistic, but this is not OC Transpo's first brush with great-sounding action plans, their capacity for long-te...
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June 18, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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The Auditor General's Office has released its audit of bus scheduling. There's lots in here: not enough runtime, not enough operators, not enough buses, etc. I recommend taking some time to read it.

www.oagottawa.ca/media/mu2lx5...
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June 18, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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Audit Committee next Friday includes an audit of bus planning and scheduling. (!) No documents posted yet though
5. Auditor General 5.1 Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Audit of Bus Service Planning and Scheduling File No. ACS2026-OAG-BVG-007– City-wide Report Recommendation(s) That the Audit Committee receive the audit report and recommend that Council consider and approve the recommendations.
June 13, 2026 at 12:11 AM
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Transit Ottawa: Route 48 service snapshot - 13 April to 10 May

Service quality has many factors, and it is rarely one cause that creates unreliable service. Route 48 demonstrates several factors that cause buses to not show up.

#OCTranspo #OttCity

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Route 48 service snapshot - 13 April-10 May
Route 48 is a local route in Alta Vista, and one of the busiest local routes in the network. An analysis of its schedule reveals inadequate runtimes, erratic travel times, and bunching.
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June 12, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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📌 Starting today, daily fare capping is available on Presto.

Learn more here: www.octranspo.com/en/news/arti...
Individuals tapping their Presto at a card reader. Text reads: “Daily fare capping now available! More details at octranspo.com”
June 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Transit Ottawa: Transit Committee - 14 May, 2026

#OttCity #OCTranspo

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Transit Committee - 14 May, 2026
Transit Committee met for the fourth this year on 14 May. The frequency of meetings has increased since last year, likely in response to cri...
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May 31, 2026 at 3:09 AM
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Memo: O-Train Line 1 full capacity returns Monday, June 8.
For customers this means that starting on Monday, June 8:
• Double-car trains will be in operation on weekdays
• With the increased capacity, frequency will be every five minutes during peak
periods
May 27, 2026 at 8:51 PM
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Line 1 service is down due to lack of control staff. This is some real incredible stuff, really makes one wonder what is going on where we can’t see it

#OCTranspo
May 17, 2026 at 3:07 AM
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Transit Ottawa - Bus After Midnight: the last bus of the day

OC Transpo's late night service (mis)features irregular Line 1 headways, faulty bus-rail interfaces, and missing late night connections.

#OCTranspo #OttCity

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Bus After Midnight, Pt. I: the last bus of the day
Every day at midnight, transit service stops for the night, only to resume the next morning. Shutting down a transit service is more complex...
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May 11, 2026 at 11:51 PM
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Here are OC Transpo’s ideas to compensate riders for poor service this year
Here are OC Transpo’s ideas to compensate riders for poor service this year
OC Transpo staff say they’ve looked at several options for compensating riders for thousands of bus trip cancellations and disrupted service on O-Train Line 1 this year.
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May 7, 2026 at 4:01 AM
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OC Transpo reopens washrooms for O-Train Line 1
OC Transpo reopens washrooms for O-Train Line 1
OC Transpo says the washrooms at O-Train Line 1 stations have reopened.
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April 23, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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Transit Ottawa: Transit Committee - 9 April, 2026

Spalling, regulatory compliance, and electric buses were on the agenda. A solution to the spalling thing may be months away, and bus reliability climbs up.

#OttCity #OCTranspo

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Transit Committee - 9 April, 2026
On 9 April, Transit Committee met for its third meeting of 2026.  This is the first Transit Committee since Rick Leary joined OC Transpo . B...
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April 21, 2026 at 1:15 AM